Churchill Executive Recognized by Regional Publication

An executive from ""Churchill Mortgage"":http://www.churchillmortgage.com/, a provider of conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA residential mortgages in 26 states, recently received recognition from ""_The Nashville Business Journal_."":http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/

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Matthew C. Clarke, Churchill's CFO and COO, was a finalist in this year's CFO Awards, which recognize leading CFOs from corporations in Middle Tennessee.

""Matthew is a true financial leader committed to our company and the Middle Tennessee business community,"" said Churchill President Mike Hardwick.

Clarke's 17-year career in the financial industry includes experience in financial management, operational management, business development, strategic planning, process development, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management.

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At Churchill, where Clarke has spent the past 10 years of his career, he has helped transition the company from a mortgage broker to a mortgage banker.

""Great chief financial officers do much more than just handle the numbers for a company,"" said Kate Herman, president and publisher of _The Nashville Business Journal_. ""They are involved in all aspects├â┬ó├óÔÇÜ┬¼├óÔé¼┬Øfrom helping guide corporate strategy to helping the company operate more efficiently and effectively.""

Previously, Clarke held positions at CAN Insurance Companies and Massachusetts Mutual.

The industry veteran has also served on the boards of several industry and community organizations, such as Mortgage Partners of America, Real Estate Services of America, and the Shalom Foundation. He is the current president of The Churchill Agency and ICAN Foundation.

_The Nashville Business Journal_ announced the winners of the CFO Awards October 15 during an award dinner in Nashville, and the winners are also featured in the October 19 issue.

""For almost 10 years, Matthew has been a key player in Churchill's sustained development, driving our responsible growth that operates on a ├â┬ó├óÔÇÜ┬¼├ï┼ôno-debt' premise and solid foundation,"" Hardwick said. ""His dedication to Churchill's advancement is evident in our record-setting 20th year.""